Financial Analyst

Job description / Role

Salary AED 17-22k / month

Our client operates in the Media industry. Due to sustained growth, we’re now searching for a young professional with experience in Financial Planning and Analysis.

Please note this role involves travel to Afghanistan, once a month for a few days.

• Prepare and circulate weekly revenue report of the group comprising of 12 businesses across four countries.
• Analyze the pricing grid of various business platforms with yield/ utilization and advise on the effectiveness of applicable pricing models.
• Prepare and circulate monthly management report.
• Periodically review the overhead absorption rates to ensure that shared costs are accurately allocated to different projects and businesses on the basis of relevant cost drivers.
• Manage, coordinate and participate in the development of Group master budget and also budgets for different business units of the Group.
• Provide training and support to the business managers in relation to the budgeting and planning process and ensure their active involvement in the development of forecasts related to their respective divisions.
• Prepare periodic budgetary reports including variance and gap analysis and circulate them to the senior management and the respective business managers.
• Liaise with the business managers to define the mechanism of transfer pricing for the intra-group transfers of goods and services.
• Perform complex consolidation of financial information involving multiple entities horizontally and vertically integrated with each other.
• Enable the provision of business focused strategic financial advice and corporate financial reporting that assists the deployment of financial resources in the most effective way to achieve business objectives.
• Analyze financial information to produce forecasts of business, industry and economic conditions.
• Understand the dynamics of different businesses of the group and identify & evaluate effective cost reduction techniques available to the business.
• Play an active role in the development of financial systems and procedures and to implement an effective system of internal controls.
• Any other duties as deemed necessary and agreed upon from time to time with the Head of FP&A.

Requirements

The ideal candidate:

• Bachelors in finance, commerce, or economics.
• A qualified accountant (ACCA/ACMA/CIMA).
• Very good understanding of Microsoft Office and ERP systems. Experience of working on BI systems would be an advantage.
• Strong background in financial modeling & analysis.
• Minimum of 3-4 year experience as financial/ business analyst.
• Good presentation skills – both in oral and written reports.
• Enjoy travelling as part of business
• Female candidates are strongly urged to apply, due to diversity in the accounts team

About the Company

Edge Resourcing was established in the United Arab Emirates in 2008. We have taken care in our growth and have kept our corporate values throughout.

Edge Resourcing is led by a specialist team of Recruitment Consultants, each of whom have experience of working in and a sound knowledge of the local market place. We have gradually expanded our horizons and now offer specialist services within the Middle East Retail sector. Our aim is to provide a thorough and honest service to both our candidates and clients, making sure that we only take on work which we feel we can service to the correct level of satisfaction required.

We currently offer professional and tailored contingency and retained search services to the following specialist sectors of the market: Retail Accountancy and Finance Office Support Human Resources Sales and Marketing Legal

Our aim is to continue to position ourselves in the market as one of the most consistent and successful suppliers of manpower. We strive to make things happen and make a difference to your business and career. Success isnt just about putting people into jobs, but about giving you an honest, personal service. Whether you are a client or a candidate, our aim is to find out exactly what it is that you are looking for, rather than push you to settle for your second choice.